# Compact cameras rival mirrorless in Japan's top 10

> Japan's top-selling cameras show compact models nearly matching mirrorless popularity.
- Title: Compact cameras rival mirrorless in Japan's top 10 | Shortify
- Summary: Japan's top-selling cameras show compact models nearly matching mirrorless popularity. Japan's Top 10 cameras list features five mirrorless and four compact…
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- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras-are-nearly-as-popular-as-mirrorless-cameras-in-japan-as-the-latest-top-10-ranking-shows
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:32:19+00:00
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- Topics: japan, map camera, sony a7 v, canon powershot, ricoh gr iv, compact cameras, mirrorless cameras
## Sony A7 V tops Japan's camera rankings
Sony A7 V leads Japan's Top 10 cameras for the ninth month since its December 2025 launch.
## Compact cameras rank highly in Japan
Japan's Top 10 features four compact cameras and five mirrorless models, with street photography favored.
## Canon PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite
Canon relaunched the SX740 HS / Lite in late 2024 with 8-year-old core technology.
## Ricoh GR IV gains popularity
Ricoh GR IV entered Japan's market in September 2025, popular among street photographers.
## Sony A7 V's technical strengths
Sony A7 V delivers improved autofocus, burst speed, video, and workflow flexibility over previous generation.

> The Sony A7 V delivers a big leap in autofocus intelligence, burst speed, video, and workflow flexibility over the prior generation
## Sony A7 V's awards and recognition
Sony A7 V won Best Full Frame Expert Camera at TIPA World Awards and Camera of the Year at Camera Grand Prix 2026.
## Compact camera market trends
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Ricoh GR IV are favored by street photographers and everyday users for video and low-light performance.
## Key takeaway

Japan's Top 10 cameras list features five mirrorless and four compact cameras, with Sony A7 V leading for the ninth month.